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Nereus in the News – Friday, September 2

Nereus Program research was covered in a number of media outlets over the past few weeks, including in these stories:

High seas fisheries management
A paper published on August 30 co-authored by a number of Nereus Program researchers and associates looked at the effects of managing the high seas fisheries in response to climate change.

“I think the dispute is still posing large uncertainties to the management of resources and conservation of ecosystems in the South China Sea, after the Hague ruling,” he told Reuters.

“The PRC (People’s Republic of China) disputes the validity of the ruling. It means that cooperation between the countries bordering the South China Sea in managing the ecosystems is still challenging.”

Read more about the insecurity and political complexities of the region.

Fish migration due to climate change
Nereus Program research on fish displacement away from the equator and towards the poles and into deeper waters due to climate change was discussed in an article in Sport Fishing magazine.

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The Nereus Program strives to explore a broad range of perspectives and scientific opinions on ocean sustainability, and to create an inclusive community of researchers and other marine professionals. This principle is founded on the Nippon Foundation’s vision of global capacity building to ensure that our oceans’ legacy is preserved and potential is protected for future generations.